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Hour LoopHOUR -5.30%78 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 310% above its 10-year median of 3.33. GuruFocus rates HOUR with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,130 Retail - Cyclical companies, Hour Loop ranks better than 75.13% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Hour Loop's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.3 Mil. Hour Loop's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $24.1 Mil. Therefore, Hour Loop's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.66%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hour Loop's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
HOUR'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.73 Med: 3.33 Max: 52.51
Current: 7.69
During the past 7 years, Hour Loop's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 52.51%. The lowest was -10.73%. And the median was 3.33%.
HOUR's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 75.13% of 1130
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.93
vs HOUR: 7.69
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Hour Loop Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Hour Loop Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hour Loop's Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
HOUR vs LITB, AAQL, UZX: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Hour Loop's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Hour Loop Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hour Loop's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hour Loop's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.66% mean?
Hour Loop (HOUR) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.66% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Hour Loop and its competitors. This is 310% above median its historical median of 3.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Hour Loop ranks #281 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 24.9%.
Is Hour Loop's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Hour Loop's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.66% is 310% above median its 10-year median of 3.33. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93. Hour Loop's value of 13.66% is 366.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hour Loop ranks #281 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hour Loop has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hour Loop's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to LITB and AAQL?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Hour Loop ranks #281 out of 1130 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Hour Loop in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93. Hour Loop's value of 13.66% is 366.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.33 vs. the industry median of 2.93, Hour Loop has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.93, based on 1,130 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hour Loop's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.66% is 366.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Hour Loop and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hour Loop's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.66%, which is 310% above median its own 10-year median of 3.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hour Loop stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hour Loop (HOUR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.84, compared to a current price of $1.94 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.66%, which is 310% above median its 10-year median of 3.33 and 366.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.93. Hour Loop's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hour Loop (HOUR), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.66% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Hour Loop (HOUR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hour Loop stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.94 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.84.
GuruFocus considers Hour Loop to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HOUR:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 13.66% (310% above median its 10-year median of 3.33)
GF Value™: $1.84 vs. price of $1.94 (5.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 366.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#281 of 1130)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HOUR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hour Loop Inc is a technology-enabled consumer products company that uses machine learning and data analytics to design, develop, market, and sell products. Hour Loop predominantly operates through online retail channels such as Amazon, Walmart, and Hourloop.com. The company, as an Internet marketplace seller, sells products in multiple categories, including home/garden decor, toys, kitchenware, apparel, and electronics. It has only one segment, which is online retail (e-commerce).
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